Chapter 278 

The rain continued to pour for the whole day. 

Evening came and the sky was so red that it looked like it caught fire, looking majestic. 

Wearing a scarf around her neck, Zoe stood on the 

balcony and 

admired the view in silence. She cast her mind back to all the key moments in her marriage with Mason. She had once burned her dairy here, which was filled with entries about him. She burned their 

wedding picture here as well. 

These moments in her past left a scorching mark in her heart so deep that she might never recover from it. 

Then, her phone in the bedroom rang incessantly. 

Adjusting her scarf a little, she gave the sky another glance before picking up the phone in the bedroom. It was Liam and he had bad 

news. 

“Things aren’t looking good for Noah, Ms. Zoe! I have reliable 

informants telling me that they found a new piece of evidence and decided to bring forward the court date. If the judge decides to pass on a harsh verdict, then we’re looking at five years, at least! 

“Don’t worry, though. I put my feelers out and found out that the new guy owed the Lockwoods a huge deal. If Mason agrees to help you, then there’s still hope for Noah.” 

Zoey’s hands, which were gripping the phone, trembled slightly. 

Five years? How can this be? 

Liam felt sorry for her too. He said softly, “I’m sorry, Zoe! Mason is the only one who can help. I know things aren’t exactly good between 

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the both of you, but you have to ask for his help this time!” 

She was about to say something when she heard a honk from the yard. 

Was it Mason? 

Holding her bulged belly, she headed to the balcony and saw Mason 

getting out of the car. To her surprise, Lilith’s father was with him. 

Eric looked miserable and disheartened. He stood by the car timidly and didn’t dare to move around. 

he At that moment, he raised his eyes and met her gaze. The way looked at her was as cold and aloof as that fateful night when she broke the vinyl and received a slap from him as a result. It hurt her to see him like this, but she had no time to care about it! 

Tears started welling up in her eyes. 

Mason stared at her for a brief moment and closed the car door. Then, he headed to the second floor and went into the study. He took his passport from the drawer and got ready to leave when he saw Zoe. 

With trembling lips, she said, “I need your help, Mason.” 

He looked at her quietly in response. Moments later, he raised the passport in his hand and said softly, “The hospital from Seridian called here last night. Why did you hang up on it? Lilith’s about to die now. You’ll have one less thing to worry about in the future.” 

She was dumbfounded. 

What did he mean? 

Then, she murmured, “I didn’t get the call, Mason! You have to trust me!” 

However, he didn’t believe in a word she said. He didn’t say anything, but he brushed her aside and walked out of the study. 

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Yanking his sleeve, Zoe begged him with trembling lips, “Please, don’t go, Mason! Liam just called me earlier. He said Noah might…” 

His eyes grew darker. 

Staring at her, he asked coldly, “That’s just it. Aside from asking for my help, you wouldn’t even talk to me. There’s nothing left between us, Zoe. We’ll talk about Noah when I’m back from Seridian!” 

However, Zoe wouldn’t let her go. 

At that moment, she put aside every ounce of pride in her and begged for his help. 

“Liam said they brought forward the trial and Noah might be sentenced to a five-year imprisonment, at least! 

“My dad’s heart can’t take this. He might have another heart attack if he hears the news. I beg you, please! I can cancel my plans for Silvercrest. I’ll call off the divorce and stay with you. I’ll do anything you want. Please, Mason!” 

Lowering his head, he looked at her hand, which was gripping his tightly. 

After a brief moment, he directed his gaze at her face again and said coldly, “How many times are you going to use me, Zoe? You were willing to go against your own wishes for Ella’s sake and sleep with me, even to the extent of having a baby. Now, you’re just doing the same thing again for Noah’s sake. Does everyone matter to you more than I do? Do I not matter?” 

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